Questions before request

[RiverRock]

I have never lost a booking because of asking questions.

But have you declined bookings as a result? If yes then that equates to less income. Are you on instant book? If not that equates to less income.

RR

[HH_AZ]

@RiverRock

But have you declined bookings as a result? If yes then that equates to less income. Are you on instant book? If not that equates to less income.

RRR: I usually agree with you, however the above statement assumes that because you decline a request, that it doesn’t get booked. I’ve not found that to be the case with my listing. Granted in slower season I would be be more flexible, but those that I’ve declined (this year) have not equated to less income, since those days were eventually booked.

[justMandi]

Of course I have declined bookings! And I don’t worry about loss of income. Some people won’t work out renting a room. You should know that by now.

[RiverRock]

@justMandi

You should know that by now.

Yes, renting a room in a house vs whole house are not apples and apples.

RR

[justMandi]

Then do NOT presume what works for you works for everyone. My guests are long term. Everyone needs a clear understanding of what expectations are when we share my house. And ninety five percent of the time it works.

[RiverRock]

@justMandi

do NOT presume

Ok… I don’t remember presuming such a thing. Perhaps you are presuming I presumed? Hmmm Maybe time for a glass of wine.

RR

[Letsgo]

@HH_AZ

I ask them to confirm that they’ve reviewed my house rules and to provide the information requested therein. I’ve had several guests this year who were new to ABNB and who had no problem responding with the information. Those who don’t respond, provide validation of why they may not be a good fit for my listing.

Are there certain questions you ask (I"m not on Insta book) and trying to figure out what to ask a potential guest?

[jaquo]

This question has been asked in an up-to-date thread.

What questions do you ask guests when they request a booking?

What questions do you ask guests when they send you a booking request? (not on instabook). Do you have any tried and true questions you ask them before accepting? Such as “Have you read and agree to the rules?” Trying to go live shortly -so want to make sure I am doing this process correctly. Thanks.

Closing this old thread for housekeeping purposes.